06. Figure in Motion & your Self Portrait

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You are going to create a silhouette of a figure that uses a combination of different Photoshop effects and tricks. You will focus on the art principle of MOVEMENT and the art elements LINE and COLOR. Everything will be from scratch and no images will be used from the Internet. Your second task will be to create a self portrait using at least one of the new effects.

Dispersion Effect in Photoshop


http://wegraphics.net/blog/tutorials/how-to-create-an-easy-dispersion-effect-in-photoshop/

Double Exposure in Photoshop


Neon Lines in Photoshop



Part I:

You are going to create a silhouette of a figure that uses a combination of different Photoshop effects and tricks. You will focus on the art principle of MOVEMENT and the art elements LINE and COLOR. Everything will be from scratch and no images will be used from the Internet.
  1. Take a photo of someone in action (it can be you)
  2. Document size is 8.5x11"
  3. Cut out the figure
  4. Add a black background on a separate layer
  5. Apply the dispersion effect to the figure
  6. Watercolor on paper & scan
  7. Combine the watercolor layer & the dispersion layer using the new effect & play with blending modes
  8. Use the neon line effect to highlight the movement within the figure

Objectives:

  • Focus on the Art principle- MOVEMENT
  • Incorporate the art elements LINE & COLOR
  • Create a silhouette of a person in action
  • Include the dispersion technique
  • Include double exposure
  • Include Neon Lines
  • Incorporate watercolor into the work

Part II:

Using at least 1 of the new techniques that were taught in PART I, please create a self portrait that best depicts who you are...
Check out some Self Portrait Ideas if you need some inspiration.

Objectives:

  • Self Portrait
  • Portrait depicts your personality
  • Evidence of double exposure, neon lines, or dispersion
  • Use of art elements and principles of design within the work.